Aug 6, 2026, 4:12 PM ETIndustrials
Blink Charging — Second Quarter 2026 Earnings Summary
Financial Performance
- Total revenues were $21.7 million, a 4.3% increase sequentially from $20.8 million in Q1 2026, but a 24.5% decrease year-over-year from $28.7 million in Q2 2025.
- Product revenue was $7.4 million, up 20.1% sequentially but down 48.7% year-over-year.
- Service revenue was $11.5 million, up 6.2% year-over-year and representing 53% of total revenues.
- Other revenues were $1.9 million, down 15.3% year-over-year.
- Car-sharing revenue was $0.8 million, down 25.9% year-over-year due to the divestiture of Envoy Technologies.
- GAAP gross profit was $8.4 million (38.9% margin), an improvement of 2,200 basis points year-over-year from 16.8%.
- Non-GAAP adjusted gross margin was 47.9%.
- Operating expenses were $14.7 million, a 57% reduction year-over-year from $34.4 million.
- Compensation expenses declined 39% year-over-year to $8.4 million.
- General and administrative expenses declined to $1.8 million from $10.7 million year-over-year.
- Net loss was $6.0 million ($0.04 per diluted share), a $23.3 million improvement year-over-year compared to a $29.3 million loss.
- Adjusted EBITDA loss was $(2.2) million, a 72% improvement year-over-year from $(7.9) million.
- Cash and cash equivalents ended the quarter at approximately $34.0 million.
- Deferred revenue totaled $15.1 million ($12.6 million current, $2.6 million non-current).
Guidance and Future Outlook
- Full-year 2026 revenue guidance updated to $83 million to $90 million, down from the previous outlook of $105 million to $115 million.
- Full-year 2026 GAAP gross margin outlook raised to approximately 38%, up from approximately 35%.
- The company targets exiting 2026 at an approximate adjusted EBITDA breakeven.
- Blink expects to return to revenue growth in 2027, driven by charging and energy management services.
- Formal 2027 guidance will be provided alongside year-end results.
Business Segments and Product Lines
- Service revenue, comprising repeatable charging service revenues and recurring network fees, is a key growth engine.
- Product revenue growth of 20% sequentially demonstrates commercial momentum.
- The company is shifting toward contract manufacturing to optimize costs.
- Car-sharing revenues were divested following the sale of Envoy Technologies on June 5, 2026.
- The company is expanding into energy management services to create a durable foundation for long-term growth.
Market and Competitive Landscape
- The company is focusing on revenue quality over volume to build a leaner, more focused business.
- Strategic portfolio optimization and contract manufacturing realignment are driving gross margin expansion.
- Blink aims to generate approximately 80% of revenues from recurring and repeatable revenue streams long-term.
Risks and Challenges
- The press release notes that forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties described in the Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025.
- Non-GAAP measures have inherent limitations, including the exclusion of recurring stock-based compensation which is a meaningful component of employee compensation.
Management Commentary and Tone
- CEO Mike Battaglia stated results provide evidence of progress toward profitability, disciplined capital management, and stronger execution.
- CFO Michael Bercovich highlighted the significant reduction in adjusted EBITDA loss and the validation of the strategy through disciplined portfolio optimization and revenue mix improvements.
- Management emphasized a deliberate shift toward higher-quality revenue and sustainable paths to profitability.
Other Key Points
- On June 5, 2026, Blink sold its wholly owned subsidiary, Envoy Technologies, to Blade Ranger Ltd., an Israeli publicly traded company.
- The sale of Envoy Technologies reflects a continued shift toward optimized core products and services.
- A gain on the sale of Envoy Technologies of $802 thousand was recorded in the six-month period.
- The company hosted a conference call and webcast on August 6, 2026, to discuss results.
- Non-GAAP financial measures were adjusted in the first quarter of 2026 to align better with peers and industry standards.